Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 009912
- Phone: (615) 322-7311
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
93%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
23:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
20FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$4,842Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Volunteer State Community College (VSCC)
2101 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN
Volunteer State Community College, located in northern Middle Tennessee, offers a variety of programs that allow students to obtain their Associate Degree, certificates or just continue with education. Vol State serves students from Metro Nashville to the Cumberland Plateau. Besides Gallatin, Vol States main campus, the college offers satellite campuses across the region. This includes campuses specifically for evening classes, high school dual-enrolment and other programs like Health and Business.
Vol State has a very diverse and large variety of clubs and organization, which provides great opportunities to its students to learn and later serve the community. Free tutoring and low tuition has made VSCC a top choice for returning and new students in the area. Students wanting to complete a bachelor’s degree can take advantage of Vol States’ Tennessee Transfer Pathway Program.
Cost to attend is $139 per semester hour for in-state students, and $574 for out of state students. For more information on tuition and fees, including maintenance fees, please visit Vol States tuition information page.
VSCC provides assistance to students who need to apply for financial aid and apply for fee waivers. Grants, along with Scholarships are also available for students to take advantage of.
There are currently more than 8,000 students enrolled at VSCC, and the college prides itself on being culturally diverse. Vol State provides a healthy learning environment to its students, and offers many tools and resources to ensure a quality education. You can visit Vol State’s webpage for a more detailed look at the college.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the applicants Volunteer State Community College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $5,700. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition estimates per year:
- State Residents: $4,000-$4,800
- Out-of-State: $17,000-$19,930
- Charges for part-time students are:
- In-State: $170-$200 per unit
- Out-of-State: $690-$830 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 93% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 92% | $5,336 |
Receiving Student Loans | 7% | $3,759 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Volunteer State Community College may provide services to students including:- Online classes
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assisting students to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Dental Assistant Program
- * Accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (since 1977)
- Radiology Technician Program
- * Accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (since 1990)
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Volunteer State Community College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Business and Marketing Studies
Education
- Education (A)
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Child Development (A, C)
Health and Clinical Professions
Legal Professions and Studies
- Paralegal (A, C)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Security and Protective Services
- Fire Science (A, C)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Digital Arts (A)
Other Community Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Volunteer State Community College.
- Nashville State Technical Community College in Madison, TN (26 miles away)
- Columbia State Community College in Cleveland, TN (62 miles away)
- Motlow State Community College in Morristown, TN (70 miles away)
- Roane State Community College in Ripley, TN (110 miles away)
- Chattanooga State Community College in Jefferson City, TN (113 miles away)
Also, you can compare schools by looking through our list of colleges & universities:
- Browse through our complete list of colleges in Tennessee
- Review a list of Tennessee community colleges
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 009912
- Phone: (615) 322-7311
- School Homepage